Beat the heat – Budget friendly cool down ideas

Beat the heat – Budget friendly cool down ideas

Summer is here, and already in some parts of the country temperatures have hit 100+ degrees. Here are some tips on staying cool on those extra hot days if you don’t have an air conditioner

Short Term Fixes

  1. Eat Spicy foods, yea spicy actually helps you sweat it out and cool down
  2. Drink some water
  3. Run a fan, or a ceiling fan
  4. Hang out in the basement if you have one
  5. Dress in light colors
  6. Dress in light clothes
  7. Turn of heat sources including lights
  8. Close your blinds
  9. Reduce your activity
  10. Buy a portable air conditioner

Long Term Fixes

  1. Plant some trees to give you shade
  2. Insulate your house
  3. You may need to paint the house a lighter color

What are some of your ideas for keeping cool on hot summer days?

27 May 2010 ~ Comments Off

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